John 4:46 cpdv — Then he went again into Cana of Galilee, where he made water into wine. And there was a certain ruler, whose son was si…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then he went again into Cana of Galilee, where he made water into wine. And there was a certain ruler, whose son was sick at Capernaum. "

— John 4:46, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 4 — Context

43

Then, after two days, he departed from there, and he traveled into Galilee.

44

For Jesus himself offered testimony that a Prophet has no honor in his own country.

45

And so, when he had arrived in Galilee, the Galileans received him, because they had seen all that he had done at Jerusalem, in the day of the feast. For they also went to the feast day.

46

Then he went again into Cana of Galilee, where he made water into wine. And there was a certain ruler, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

47

Since he had heard that Jesus came to Galilee from Judea, he sent to him and begged him to come down and heal his son. For he was beginning to die.

48

Therefore, Jesus said to him, “Unless you have seen signs and wonders, you do not believe.”

49

The ruler said to him, “Lord, come down before my son dies.”

John 4:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 4:46 say?
John 4:46 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then he went again into Cana of Galilee, where he made water into wine. And there was a certain ruler, whose son was sick at Capernaum. ”
Where is John 4:46 in the Bible?
John 4:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 4, verse 46.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 4:46.
What translation should I read John 4:46 in?
John 4:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 4:46?
John 4:46 reads (CPDV): “Then he went again into Cana of Galilee, where he made water into wine. And there was a certain ruler, whose son was sick at Capernaum. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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